One of the most interesting findings of hypertension research in the past 10 years has been that the cardiovascular protective effects of antihypertensive drugs depend not only on the mean blood pressure (BP) values achieved during treatment but also on the consistency of BP control between on-treatment visits. This was suggested in 2007 by the observation that in patients with hypertension and...

One of the most interesting findings of hypertension research in the past 10 years has been that the cardiovascular protective effects of antihypertensive drugs depend not only on the mean blood pressure (BP) values achieved during treatment but also on the consistency of BP control between on-treatment visits. This was suggested in 2007 by the observation that in patients with hypertension and...

AIMS Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) concentration measured at the first prenatal visit is a predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); however, whether this test is indicative of fetal growth has not been clarified. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine whether birth weight and birth length were related to FPG levels at the first prenatal visit. MATERIALS AND METHODS Research ...

Summary and Conclusion METHODS INTRODUCTION Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab Approximately 10% of infants and toddlers in the U.S. are already overweight. The first year of a child’s life can make a significant impact on his/her long-term health, as rapid increases in weight during the first 6 months have been associated with increased risk for obesity at age 3. One modifiable factor ...

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